Restoration starts again....!
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Thanks for the compliments guys, most appreciated. I'm sure it will worth it in the end..
I have a question regarding the roof hoop thingy, where it hinges. I think Dave (The Trimmer) has made an error in that the hinges are exposed and not covered. I can't remember what I did when I removed the hood, I know the bolts were either snapped or seized in the mounting point. Theres 3 bolts which bolt the hinge to the hoop and I can't remember seeing these before. If anyone can throw light on this I'd be grateful. I'll upload a pic of what I mean when I'm back in the unit.. Cheers, Terry
I have a question regarding the roof hoop thingy, where it hinges. I think Dave (The Trimmer) has made an error in that the hinges are exposed and not covered. I can't remember what I did when I removed the hood, I know the bolts were either snapped or seized in the mounting point. Theres 3 bolts which bolt the hinge to the hoop and I can't remember seeing these before. If anyone can throw light on this I'd be grateful. I'll upload a pic of what I mean when I'm back in the unit.. Cheers, Terry
v8s4me said:
Do you mean the pivot bolts, one either side of the hoop, or how the struts are attached to the hoop and tub?
It's where the pivot bolts are Joe. The hinges are attached to the hoop with 3 bolts and the then the pivot bolt attaches to the body.. The steel plate on the my hoop is exposed and I'm sure it wasn't like that originally, it was trimmed over.. It was so long ago when I stripped it I've forgot what it should be like.. I've never seen one un-trimmed. This is mine...
This is the side which faces the tub..
and this is the side which faces the inside of the car. As you can see, fully trimmed.
It may be bolted as well but AFAIA the plate the pivot bolt goes through is bonded to the hoop and is shaped to give this a nice smooth profile which, as I say, is trimmed on every one I've seen.
It's coming along beautifully and that's my favorite colour combination. I hope you'll have it ready for the EuroTour to show off.
This is the side which faces the tub..
and this is the side which faces the inside of the car. As you can see, fully trimmed.
It may be bolted as well but AFAIA the plate the pivot bolt goes through is bonded to the hoop and is shaped to give this a nice smooth profile which, as I say, is trimmed on every one I've seen.
It's coming along beautifully and that's my favorite colour combination. I hope you'll have it ready for the EuroTour to show off.
v8s4me said:
It may be bolted as well but AFAIA the plate the pivot bolt goes through is bonded to the hoop and is shaped to give this a nice smooth profile which, as I say, is trimmed on every one I've seen.
It's coming along beautifully and that's my favorite colour combination. I hope you'll have it ready for the EuroTour to show off.
Yep, that's the part. He's trimmed the hoop then bolted the hinge bracket to it through the leather. I'll have a word with him tomorrow to see what can be done. He may be able to make a type of cover trim that will go over bracket otherwise it's a major task... hey ho..It's coming along beautifully and that's my favorite colour combination. I hope you'll have it ready for the EuroTour to show off.
tel595 said:
...He's trimmed the hoop then bolted the hinge bracket to it through the leather. ....
That's wrong. He's forgotten to attach the hoop to the pivot brackets before trimming it. He must know it's not the right way to do it because he has done other 'S's.tel595 said:
....He may be able to make a type of cover trim that will go over bracket...
Possibly, but what will it look like?tel595 said:
.....otherwise it's a major task....
Yep. But it would be a shame to spoil the finished article when you've put so much money and effort in to making everything else perfect. If you accept a compromise which sticks out like a sore thumb, you'll be pissed off every time you get in the car.Also make sure he has fitted the correct rubber moulding on the edges of the targas; the ones which seal the top edges of the window. And, if they are the correct rubbers, they are the right way around. Otherwise the rain will seep in.
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